1992 - present: Shogun Consultants. Consultant on all aspects of koi and water features to individuals, architects and corporations.

1997 - present: Developed and marketed Shogun fish food for national distribution through Pick & Pay and export market. Packaging design won Marketing Packet of the year award in South Africa + 2 silver medals in 1997. One of the top ten marketing packet designs in Europe in 1998.

1971 - 1972: Management within the S.A. Buying and Selling Guide. Responsibilities: Supervision of and responsible for reps working for company. Balancing weekly turnover. Issue of stock. Banking weekly takings.

1972 - 1978: Head of Department at Music Centre Randburg High School. The music centre operated independently of the school. Management of the staff of 16 (part-time and full-time teachers) as well as all aspects of administration and organisation of the 360 pupils. Responsible for the marketing and promotion of the Centre.

1972 - 1999: Head of Department at Rosebank Primary School Music Centre. Music Centre of three teachers and 100 pupils. Administration and organisation of centre teachers and pupils. Responsible for the marketing and management of the centre.

1981 - 1989: After father and mother passed away took over the running of D.M.V. Neaves (Pty) Ltd as director. This business was run on a part-time basis. Complete financial responsibility of the company. Budgeting and financial control. The administration and management of the employees. The marketing of the company.

1988 - 1999: Formed the SAPS Chamber Group. Responsible for the management and marketing of this group. Administration and musical arrangements. Protocol arrangements with state presidents office, government departments and diplomats. Function arrangements with private companies.

1990 - 1993: Part-time import agency. Visited Japan in 1990. Established line of credit with Japanese exporters for importation of koi fish and dry goods. Imported high grade and show grade koi fish for collectors and retail dealers.

1996 - 2001: Formed two cc companies to produce and market koi food and cat litter, locally and internationally. Aqua-Calm cc & Green Bay Packers. Responsible for production, distribution, accounts, marketing and development of new ideas.

Further activities within the SAPS Band:

1980 - 2001: Appointed to band management committee.

1981: Passed highest Musical Rank Exam.

1983 -1989: Responsible for equipment and instruments at band functions.